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How old are you? jodymarie aimee Jul 2018 #1
40's ...single mom... 2 teens FirstLight Jul 2018 #13
Are there any consignment stores in your area Ohiogal Jul 2018 #2
Pet sit while folks are away on vacation Sanity Claws Jul 2018 #3
Have a yard sale. n/t FSogol Jul 2018 #4
The comics: if there's a comic store nearby talk to them. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2018 #5
Go get a payday loan. yallerdawg Jul 2018 #6
No. No no no no no. mwooldri Jul 2018 #7
It's not 300% if you pay it back in a couple weeks (which would be required). yallerdawg Jul 2018 #10
Check the state. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #17
Payday loans have saved my ass multiple times. yallerdawg Jul 2018 #21
thank you. shanti Jul 2018 #29
There's a difference between charging something for it and charging usurious rates Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #49
Nobody loans money for a couple cents. yallerdawg Jul 2018 #51
My point is that the rates are usurious - 3-400%. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #58
Borrowing cash - paying off debts as an incentive for the card... yallerdawg Jul 2018 #59
Then borrow it using your credit card, Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #60
Are payday loans the last thing you should do? yallerdawg Jul 2018 #61
You obviously didn't read carefully. Ms. Toad Jul 2018 #62
Annual percentage rate is what it will cost you... yallerdawg Jul 2018 #63
I would sell blood first. safeinOhio Jul 2018 #22
Never ever never never no jberryhill Jul 2018 #8
I've known people who have made $200-400 a month "selling blood." yallerdawg Jul 2018 #12
Why not? Curious. Tipperary Jul 2018 #43
Replying to payday loan suprcali Jul 2018 #48
See Geithner. NCTraveler Jul 2018 #9
Put the kids on the bike and have them collect cans for redemption. Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #11
some good ideas FirstLight Jul 2018 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author WestLosAngelesGal Jul 2018 #15
If you have non-maxed out credit cards call them. roamer65 Jul 2018 #16
Go Fund Me page? Kajun Gal Jul 2018 #18
Do you or your kids like dogs? DesertRat Jul 2018 #19
How much do you need ? And is this something that happens regularly ? JI7 Jul 2018 #20
My nephew was in a band, and ran short traveling. They got $200 in an hour asking at turnpike stop. TheBlackAdder Jul 2018 #23
Do you have a 401K? smirkymonkey Jul 2018 #24
another batch of ideas... FirstLight Jul 2018 #25
Your kids may try larger health clubs. Blue_true Jul 2018 #35
sell plasma beachbum bob Jul 2018 #26
I always thought FirstLight Jul 2018 #28
Call and ask missingthebigdog Jul 2018 #32
I would recommend this also mercuryblues Jul 2018 #31
Uber, Lyft or meal delivery service (Door dash) Dream Girl Jul 2018 #27
Those aren't much of an option, due to rural area. FirstLight Jul 2018 #41
Sell your blood. CK_John Jul 2018 #30
Are you on Reddit crazycatlady Jul 2018 #33
There are several ellie Jul 2018 #34
Look for local food pantries. Ilsa Jul 2018 #36
This is good advice in our city. hunter Jul 2018 #53
My husband has been buying comics through Facebook csziggy Jul 2018 #37
Pawn shop. Your tv, game stations. Try to sell plasma. These Luz Jul 2018 #38
Go to your local Catholic Church and tell them your situation. Drahthaardogs Jul 2018 #39
this works even if you aren't catholic. Good idea! librechik Jul 2018 #40
Thank you All for the input... FirstLight Jul 2018 #42
Teens should be working. I started working with a paper route at 13. Tipperary Jul 2018 #44
Agree. I started babysitting when I was 11 B2G Jul 2018 #45
With all due respect to your privacy, I wonder about your priorities. Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #46
... FirstLight Jul 2018 #50
Sorry to hear you also have medical issues to handle. Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #54
You get free weed? Tipperary Jul 2018 #56
lol FirstLight Jul 2018 #57
Childcare AC_Mem Jul 2018 #52
If you have a couple of good comics, take them to a dealer for cash. Vinca Jul 2018 #47
Not a short term solution, but are you getting child support? TexasBushwhacker Jul 2018 #55
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